I've put about 300 rounds into my new Security-9 compact over 4 trips to the range. I've noticed some paint wearing off on top of the barrel where the slide rides over it. I admit my first trip to the range was not smooth. By my third and fourth I was without issue. I also had an issue I posted about with a jam I had to figure out. I have three pics here to post. I suspect I caused the paint wear, or is it normal? Thanks anyone.
Normal wear
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rammerjammer
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Normal wear and tear on a barrel.
Bubbas358
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3rd vote.....very normal wear on that part.
If there wasn't any surface wear in that area at all, then I would begin to think your pistol may not be quite fit correctly. There is metal to metal contact every time the slide moves, there should be wear.
If there wasn't any surface wear in that area at all, then I would begin to think your pistol may not be quite fit correctly. There is metal to metal contact every time the slide moves, there should be wear.
That sounds good. I hope this firearm can last that long. I'm looking forward to being at the range after work today to practice.
Thanks magpouch for the reply, I appreciate it.
As others have said, normal wear. A little drop of oil on the area where the wear is occurring would be a good idea, IMO.
HoosierBilly1
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I agree with Magpouch. It is nothing but proof that it has been shot, but wear? not at all. Keep lubed and it will run just fine for a long time. By the way, 2000 or 3000 rounds are nothing to these guns now a days. You can go to a range and ask if they have one for rent, then ask how many rounds they have put through it.
Tom-R2
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You have a fine handgun there, shoot it. Shoot it some more. It's a solid piece. At some point the parts that rub the finish off will slow down, it's only where the parts rub.
